Chapter 9- Maddox

It’s been a blissful few days with Nadia. We were locked in my bed chamber exploring one another’s bodies and getting to know one another as mates. We had to emerge from my bed chambers so that no one get too suspicious. A few days of a master having fun with his bed slave doesn’t raise too much suspicion. More than that and Nadia will be accused of bewitching me, or something stupid. If they knew she was my mate no one would question how long we were locked in our bed chambers. In fact, they’d be happy thinking we were attempting to produce an heir.

Unfortunately, no one can know yet that we are mates, but the time is coming soon. I also have preparations to make for our travels. I need a suit and Nadia will need a dress. I’ve taken measurements and sent them to a dress tailor to have her something made. I asked Nadia what color she might want, material, and design, but she didn’t offer much. I think such fine things intimidate her.

Of course, they do. She’s used to being a slave a